What Is The Best Location For The Air Filter On A 05 Subaru Legacy

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The Subaru Outback air filtration system is designed to ameliorate the quality of air in the motel of the machine. Replacing the filter volition likewise allow the air from the vents and the A/C to motility more freely throughout the vehicle. It's recommended that you change your air filter once a year, or every vii,500 miles (12,100 km).^[1] The post-obit steps outline how to change the filter, and only a few simple tools are needed for the project.

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Remove the correct dashboard panel side by side to the glove box. Remove all contents in the glove box. Locate the dashboard console at the right side of the glove box and pull information technology out. Apply a apartment-caput screwdriver to pry the panel from the dash.
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Take out the glove box. Disconnect the stopper string of the glove box, which is plant on the right side. Push in the sides of the glove box to release the knock pins. Unscrew the screws that agree in the knock pins one/4 of an inch with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the pins.^[2]

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Remove the glove box stops from the rail grooves. Advisedly put pressure on both sides of the glove box, one side at a time, to loosen the stops from the tracks. Let the glove box drop out of the manner.^[3]
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Detach the possessor's manual shelf. In the Subaru Outback and Legacy models, there is a raised shelf in the glove box that holds the owner'due south manual. Locate the owner's manual shelf on the right side of the console. Employ a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 3 screws attaching information technology to the console. Remove the shelf.
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Remove the filter housing bracket. Unscrew the 3 screws on the filter housing bracket using a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the subclass. Remove the insulation on the subclass cover.
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Extract the old filter. Apply pressure to the iv clips on the front of the filter housing tray. Pull out the tray. Remove the sometime filter from the tray.^[iv]
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Insert the Subaru replacement air filter. Place the new filter in the tray. Ensure that the arrow for filter direction that is indicated on the new filter is facing the right direction.^[5]
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Identify the tray back in the filter housing. Brand sure the tray clips are in identify.
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Reinstall the glove box. Reconnect the assembly of stops and track grooves. Reinstall the console side panel and the glove box installation screws. Elevator the glove box up and replace the knock pins. Restore the dashboard panel.^[half-dozen]

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